Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer/Life Sciences Capital Projects| Up to 25% Travel
- Compensation
- $150K–$180K
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 8–15+ years of automation engineering experience in Life Sciences
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Emerson DeltaV (architecture, configuration, implementation)
- Strong experience with: ISA-88 batch processing ISA-101 HMI design principles DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate Historian integration and advanced control strategies
- Deep knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Experience managing capital automation projects end-to-end
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities
- Stable career progression within regulated manufacturing environments
Full description
Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Capital Projects | Onsite | Raleigh, NC | Up to 25% Travel | Direct Hire
Actively hiring – interviews underway. Apply now to be considered.
Location
Raleigh, NC (Onsite – 5 days/week)
Up to 25% travel to client sites
Employment Type
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Limited Relocation Assistance Available
No Visa Sponsorship
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading automation engineering organization serving the Life Sciences industry, is seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead large-scale capital automation projects within biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environments.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for full project lifecycle execution—from architecture and design through commissioning and validation—within cGMP-regulated facilities.
If you bring deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV, ISA-88 batch processing, and regulated manufacturing environments, this is a career-defining opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead design and implementation of complex Emerson DeltaV control systems
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Own full project lifecycle: URS through FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ support
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Architect scalable, class-based DeltaV system designs
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Develop ISA-88 batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures
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Design high-performance HMIs using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate (aligned with ISA-101)
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Define system infrastructure (servers, virtualization, cybersecurity, redundancy)
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Design and specify industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA)
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Integrate OEM and third-party equipment into DeltaV environments
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Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and engineering resources
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Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards
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Lead FAT/SAT execution and validation documentation efforts
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams
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Travel up to 25% for site support and commissioning activities